El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant
$ • Mexican, Bars, Vegan
Hours:
7849 W Taft St, Merrillville
(219) 472-0328
About El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Shrimp Tacos with Rice and Beans
Quesedilla Grande with Shrimps
Carne Asada A la Tampiqueña
Shrimp Steak Fajitas
Fajita Combination
Tacos El Chaparral
Carne Asada Plate
Chicken Fajitas
Fried Ice Cream
Chicken Tacos
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8PM |
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El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant is known for its authentic and delicious food, with a wide range of options on the menu. The ambiance is festive and inviting, and the service is friendly and attentive. While some recent experiences reported issues with saltiness and certain dishes, the staff remains generally wonderful. Diners can enjoy a variety of vegetarian options, including the popular molcajete, which is flavorful and satisfying. Many love their chips and salsa, and favorites like the fajita quesadilla and Texas burrito are often recommended. El Chaparral is a place where many gather for celebrations, and the rice and pork tacos are noted as outstanding. Overall, the restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere, though some guests have expressed concerns about consistency in food quality.